Painting on Fabric

Happy weekend everyone!  

In between packing and laundry this week, I managed to get in a little bit of time to work on a piece for Paint Party Friday

I sketched some designs on fabric and started painting the flowers with watercolor pencils.


Then I used 6 strands of embroidery floss to split stitch around the flowers.




I painted the leaves with acrylic paints,  added the burlap scraps and sewed around the edges.



It's looking like it might be a good cover for a journal, I haven't decided yet.
I'll probably add some more beads too.  





Finally, in my last post I mentioned I was working on my first 3/4 face. 
Here's a little peek of the sketch in my moleskin journal. 
Not sure I have all the dimensions correct, but I think I'll work with it and maybe my next attempt will be better. 




Thanks for dropping by and don't forget to check out some of the other entries for 

Becca  





Comments

Ayala Art said…
Beautiful! Yes it will look great as a cover. And the sketch is very nice. Happy PPF!!
March 8, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Maria Ontiveros said…
Love the details on the fabric. And a lovely face.
Rinda
March 8, 2012 at 11:11 PM
Tracey FK said…
That painted fabric is really amazingly beautiful... I wish i could sew but am rubbish at it... think you got my serve of sewing talent... thanks for sharing it with us...xx
March 8, 2012 at 11:47 PM
Lesley Edmonds said…
Hello Becca,
Your flowers are wonderful/ I love the colours and the stitching around them certainly makes them pop.
Very pretty and really WOULD make a lovely journal cover.
Really good 3/4 face. I can never get mine right at all but this is lovely.
March 9, 2012 at 12:46 AM
Netty said…
Loving your painting and stiching on fabric am sure when its complete with beads its going to be fantastic. Happy PPF. Have a great weekend, Annette x
March 9, 2012 at 1:07 AM
FLO said…
Lovely embroidery and beautiful pictures as always! Happy PPF
Flo
March 9, 2012 at 1:56 AM
Catherine said…
My goodness you must have a steady hand my friend. Such intricate work! Your 3/4 face is coming along nicely. I look forward to seeing your finished results!

Wishing you a beautiful weekend Becca!
xo Catherine
March 9, 2012 at 3:09 AM
Diane said…
BEAUTIFUL!!!
You've got that 3/4 face right on!
March 9, 2012 at 3:17 AM
Justine said…
wow can't believe you painted on these and I love the portrait too
March 9, 2012 at 3:31 AM
Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said…
Looks fabulous! Love the stiches and how they define. :)
March 9, 2012 at 3:50 AM
Zondra Art said…
Great work, I like it!

Have a nice weekend! :)
March 9, 2012 at 4:01 AM
Simon said…
I call myself an "artist" in my ability to capture images, but to do any painting, drawing, creating...not there at all. This is really a beautiful piece and I love the textures and the colors you've selected.
March 9, 2012 at 4:56 AM
Hybrid J said…
Your fabric work is so beautiful and joyful. Just lovely! :)
March 9, 2012 at 5:26 AM
Tracy said…
YUM...just love all the rich texture and color of the painted cloth flower--the feeling of earth & sky in those colors...WOW! And another beautiful face in bloom, lovely shape happening with the lips and eyse. :o) Happy Days, Becca ((HUGS))
March 9, 2012 at 5:27 AM
Anonymous said…
I love both your stitching and your face! Nice work!
March 9, 2012 at 5:40 AM
Unknown said…
This would make a GORGEOUS cover for any kind of book! I love all the steps you've taken to create this- it has so many layers of texture AND beauty! AWESOME job! And your sketch is very good too- 3/4 is definitely one of the hardest angles to catch and you did a great job with it!
Happy PPF~
From one crazy cat lady to another,
Stephanie
March 9, 2012 at 5:43 AM
angela recada said…
Ooh! I love your painting and stitching on fabric! And that close-up shot of the leaves is gorgeous!
March 9, 2012 at 5:43 AM
Abela said…
Beautiful work. Saludos
March 9, 2012 at 5:48 AM
TexWisGirl said…
my favorite part of your creation was the painted ferns. so delicate and beautiful.
March 9, 2012 at 6:34 AM
RURAL said…
Like always you have created something beautiful. I love that you can keep creating even in the middle of a move. That was what I missed the most...

Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
March 9, 2012 at 6:47 AM
EVA said…
Beautiful painted fabric! Love the textures. Could it be an accent pillow/cushion cover?

Your face sketch looks great!
March 9, 2012 at 6:47 AM
Unknown said…
I really like your flowers. The combination of paint and stitch made it really stunning. It would make a lovely journal cover if that is how you choose to use it. I think that the 3/4 face turned out really well. I think that faces are really hard anyway and the 3/4 are particularly difficult, so great job. I'm sure that you will get it down just the way that you want it with more practice.
March 9, 2012 at 7:06 AM
Lorraine said…
Love what you've done so far with the fabric painting and stitching. Excellent idea for a journal cover.
March 9, 2012 at 7:30 AM
Helen Campbell said…
This is fabulous! I love the flowers. I haven't painted on fabric for a while, you've inspired me to do it again.
Happy PPF! Helen @ Natures Walk
March 9, 2012 at 7:37 AM
Mary C. Nasser said…
Really love your combination of embroidery and watercolor!
And this palette is divine with its complementary blue and orange flowers!
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
March 9, 2012 at 8:43 AM
carlarey said…
Your fabric piece is beautiful. It would make a gorgeous journal cover.
Great work on the 3/4 profile, those are tough.
March 9, 2012 at 8:51 AM
Debbie said…
Wow. Your fabric painting and embroidery is gorgeous! I love it!!
March 9, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Lisa Graham said…
Gorgeous Becca! Your cloth art is so pretty...and I love the softness of your sketched 3/4 face...you did great!
March 9, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Jill said…
The fabric is wonderful! The color combination is amazing. 3/4 faces are so tricky for me too!
March 9, 2012 at 12:46 PM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
Your stitching is wonderful and looks like something I would enjoy. Of course your sketch is beautiful...do you look at a photo or a model? ♥
March 9, 2012 at 1:00 PM
Gillian Olson said…
I like the way the painting on fabric turned out, I think it would make a great cover for a journal.
March 9, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Kristin Dudish said…
I absolutely love the combination of embroidery and fabric painting... It is spectacular (and would definitely make a great journal cover)!

xo
Kristin
March 9, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Jenn said…
Your flowers are absolutely gorgeous! Watercolor on fabric - sooo cool!! I love that color combo!

Lovely sketch!
March 9, 2012 at 4:34 PM
pauline said…
Those colors on fabric are GORGEOUS. Such beautiful work. I love it. Happy PPF! xoxo
March 9, 2012 at 4:38 PM
Heather Foust said…
Love the 2 different mediums together. I use to embroider a lot. But my hands don't seem to want to work with the needle. Very cool! Happy PPF Becca!
March 9, 2012 at 7:11 PM
Lynn Cohen said…
I'm new to PPF and am glad I joined today. Your embroidery art is lovely...And the face...well amazing! I too do fabric; and paint and ink works.
March 9, 2012 at 9:05 PM
Cameron said…
Oh, Becca....your fabric painting is absolutely gorgeous! I picture a gypsy throw pillow or patchwork bag using different fabrics you've embellished this way! Of course, making a journal cover out of it would be the envy of every artist out there...haha! Beautiful work!

...and your 3/4 face looks so nice, too!
Happy PPF!
March 9, 2012 at 11:02 PM
Annabelle said…
Hi Becca,

I do luv that embroidery, the painted flowers and stitchery is gorgeous, nicely done. Ithink it would look lovely as a journal cover and without doubt entice one to ask about it.
lUV the sketch.
March 10, 2012 at 4:03 AM
*jean* said…
love love LOVE painting, stitching and fabric! and your face sketch is lovely!! happy PPF!
March 10, 2012 at 6:21 AM
carol l mckenna said…
Lovely stitchery and painting ~ your sketch is excellent ~ thanks ~ namaste, ^_^
March 10, 2012 at 7:01 AM
Unknown said…
Becca, I loooove your painted fabric! It never occurred to me to paint then stitch... so beautiful! Your 3/4 face is lovely. Love trying out new things like that. I've only done one myself and I need a lot more practice on the proportions. Beautiful work!
March 10, 2012 at 7:17 AM
Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said…
That fabric art piece is gorgeous! I wish I could think outside the box like that. You really come up with some lovely crafty ideas. Hope your weekend is a good one. Tammy
March 10, 2012 at 10:38 AM
deeplyrootedinbeing said…
OMG! I absolutely love your work! Thanks for sharing! Gorgeous!!
March 10, 2012 at 4:44 PM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
You are so creative, Becca! I am always inspired by your lovely pieces...you do things I would never think of!
March 10, 2012 at 6:36 PM
linda (dots n doodles) said…
I love your fabric flowers and how you have stiched around them. Beautiful!
March 11, 2012 at 1:06 AM
Becky Shander said…
Glad to see that you're finding the time to create beautiful artwork while dealing with your move. You must be very good at multitasking.
March 11, 2012 at 5:41 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi Becca, love the mix of turquoise and orange, my fave as you know. This would make a spectacular journal cover or a decorative pillow too! Very nice!!! xox Corrine
March 11, 2012 at 6:11 AM
DVArtist said…
I so enjoy seeing your art. Powerful face and lovely stitches.
Nicole/Beadwright
March 11, 2012 at 7:25 AM
NEEDLEWINGS said…
Oh so beautiful! Not only is your work awesome, but so are your photographs! I love Seattle, I would love to live there, it seems home to me too! I just joined your blog.

There's still time to get in on my give away.
March 11, 2012 at 9:51 AM
Denise Mulligan said…
Such a beautiful piece, I love orange and turquoise together. Great how you did it on fabric with the embroidery. Just lovely.
March 11, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Sarah Sequins said…
Becca,

I love the combination of fabric painting and embroidery! Fantastic. I've started using watered-down acrylic paint to paint muslin, and I can't help but think that your design would make a gorgeous scarf!

-- Sarah
March 11, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Torunn said…
Totally lovely Becca. You are amazing. Sincerely Torunn.
March 11, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Geckostone said…
Wow the fabric painting is spectacular, what wonderful colors!Excellent sketch too!!Deb
March 11, 2012 at 1:57 PM
Karen Mae said…
Another beautiful project; you are so talented!
I know how you feel about moving. There's so much going on, on so many levels. There's the work of it, and the emotion - both sadness and excitement. Anyway, Seattle looks lovely.
happy packing! Karen
March 11, 2012 at 7:01 PM
Unknown said…
I think it would make a perfect journal cover.. Very pretty. Makes me want to give painting on fabric a try..

Hugs, Linda
March 11, 2012 at 10:10 PM
Kokopelli said…
I think the proportions are good. Every face is different. Love the fabric!
March 12, 2012 at 3:04 AM
Rosie Grey said…
How wonderful, Becca!
March 12, 2012 at 11:18 AM
Katy Noelle said…
I simply have so much respect for this. It's absolutely beautiful!

Becca, I had a 'system' for following blogs (involving the bloglist on my photo journal) and, this year, it's simply not working; so, now, in the reorganization, I've become a new 'follower'. Silliness - that's what it is - because I have been following along for ages, now. =]

Yup! Silliness! =]

xo
March 13, 2012 at 8:05 AM
Anne Butera said…
Your stitched and painted piece looks fantastic!! Really wonderful!

And your sketch is looking great, too.

Happy (late) PPF!
March 13, 2012 at 10:32 AM
Gloria j Zucaro said…
This is just beautiful work! I love the combo of fabric, paint and beads. Your sketch is lovely, too.
March 14, 2012 at 7:40 AM
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